Imphal, Oct. 12 -- Suspected Kuki militants attacked Pongringlong Rongmei Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on October 10, burning down 10 houses and damaging seven other structures.

More than 30 heavily armed attackers reportedly approached the village from different directions, forcing the outnumbered village guards to retreat before the arson began.

The damaged properties in the Saitu Gamphazol subdivision village, also known as Charoipandongba or Puangringluang, included 14 residential houses belonging to six families and three community buildings.

According to a statement issued by the Pongringlong Youth Club (PYC), the fire destroyed 10 structures, along with food stocks, household belongings and other essential items ...